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JJ Marine at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026
By the JJ Marine team ·
The Cannes Yachting Festival runs from Tuesday 8 to Sunday 13 September 2026, across the Vieux Port and Port Canto. It is the first show of the European season and the place where Jeanneau puts its new models on the water. JJ Marine, the official Jeanneau dealer for the UAE, is exhibiting on the Jeanneau stand for the week, with Jyrki Jaamaa and the team.
Why the Cannes show matters for a buyer in Dubai
Most of the boats we sell in the Gulf are built in France and specified months before they ship. Cannes is the one week when the full range sits in a single harbour, with the people who design and build it standing on the pontoon. Walking the boats there lets us give clients in Dubai a first-hand view of layout, finish and build quality, rather than a brochure opinion.
It is also where lead times are set. A boat ordered on the back of the Cannes show is usually in the water for the Gulf season the following year. If you are weighing a new Jeanneau for next winter, this is the week to talk to us.
What is new from Jeanneau this year
- Jeanneau Yachts 55 Expedition. The world premiere of the show for Jeanneau: a long-range version of the Jeanneau Yachts 55 built for extended cruising.
- Sun Odyssey 385. The new generation of the 38-foot Sun Odyssey, shown at Cannes for the first time.
- EX 34. The first boat of Jeanneau's new EX line, in Hardtop and Cabin versions.
- TH33. The power catamaran that follows the TH38, on show and nominated for Multihull of the Year.
Prestige, Jeanneau's sister brand in Groupe Beneteau, premieres the F6.7, the M8 EVO and the M6 at the same show.
What we can do for you from Cannes
Walk a model on your behalf. Tell us which boat you are considering. We will board it, photograph the details that matter to you, and come back with an honest view and a delivery timeline for Dubai.
Meet us on the stand. If you are travelling to Cannes, message us and we will arrange a time with Jyrki on the Jeanneau stand.
Compare against what is in Dubai now. Several of the ranges on show, including the Merry Fisher, Cap Camarat, DB and Sun Odyssey lines, are available for viewing at Dubai Marina when we are back.
Get in touch
WhatsApp +971 50 454 8415 or jaamaa@jjmarine.ae. We reply from the show.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026?
Tuesday 8 to Sunday 13 September 2026, at the Vieux Port and Port Canto in Cannes, France.
Is JJ Marine exhibiting at Cannes?
Yes. Jyrki Jaamaa and the JJ Marine team are on the Jeanneau stand as the official Jeanneau dealer for the UAE. Message us to arrange a time.
Can you view a boat for me at the show?
Yes. Tell us the model and what matters to you, and we will walk it and send photographs and our view the same day.
How long does a new Jeanneau take to reach Dubai after Cannes?
Lead times are measured in months and depend on the model and the build slot. We confirm the timeline for the model you choose.
